RIVER GAUGE · SAUK RIVER
Sauk River at St. Cloud
Stearns County, Minnesota
Water level1.03 ft
Flow46 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft2,860 cfs
Moderate flood7 ft4,060 cfs
Major flood9 ft6,750 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 6 ft
Very low roadways may be impacted from Richmond to St. Cloud; water reaching foundations of a few homes.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1965 | 10.68 ft | 9,100 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 8.72 ft | 5,150 cfs |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 8.19 ft | 4,600 cfs |
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